Since July 2016, the TTC and City staff looked into further assessment on the extension project, and concluded that the McCowan Avenue alignment would improve transit operations needs and “encourage the development of Scarborough centre into a dynamic urban node.”

The concept for a connected bus terminal in the area will enable better pedestrian connections, and “unlock the greatest amount of development potential” around the station, according to the report. This bus terminal concept has an added cost of $187 million.

Today, City staff report is being released outlining proposed alignment for subway extension to Scarborough Town Centre. #getTOmoving

Although the report states that the TTC provided a possible Brimley alignment that would reduce costs by approximately $214 million, the staff report said that this is not recommended because it doesn’t provide the same ridership, growth potential or convenient location as the recommended McCown alignment.

While Scarborough extension has funding from all levels of government, the report states that the City has not yet entered into contribution agreements with the province or the federal government. The report recommends the City request confirmation of the amount and source of the contribution from both.

Once the updated extension plan is discussed at the meeting next week, it will head to council later in March.

Tory was on the Scarborough RT on Tuesday, where he further supported the expansion plan.